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The Lieut Governor desires that
copies of the Affidavits taken regard-
ing Sable Island may be imme-
diately sent to the Commissioners
of that Island, that they may
enquire into the Statements
therein contained against
Mr Darby, & report the [result?]
to the L Governor
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No time should be lost in
entering into this enquiry as
the Passengers & Crew of the
Brigg Lancaster are about
quitting Halifax
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